Internship Archive

Kunstinstituut Melly is looking for an intern to learn from and support the Archival team in organizing and maintaining the institution’s archive. This role provides valuable hands-on experience in curating cultural documentation and contributing to an archival exhibition.
We offer an internship for two days per week, with a minimum duration of three consecutive months and a maximum of six consecutive months. The internship starts in April 2025, and an internship allowance is provided.
Assist in cataloging and organizing analog and digital materials, including exhibition documentation and institutional correspondence.
Conduct research in the archive to support ongoing projects and institutional inquiries.
Assist in the preparation and execution of an exhibition celebrating 35 years of Kunstinstituut Melly, using the institution’s archive as a primary source of inspiration and material.

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Art History, Archival and/or Information Science, or a related field;
Strong interest in contemporary art and archives;
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
Proficiency in English and/or Dutch; additional languages are a plus;
Comfortable using Google Sheets and Google Docs, with an interest in learning other programs;– Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team.

Gain hands-on experience in archival practices and exhibition development;
Work closely with professionals in the field of contemporary art and cultural documentation;
Opportunities to learn about and engage with the operations of a leading contemporary art institution;
Free admission to Kunstinstituut Melly’s events and exhibitions.

Please send your CV and a maximum one-page cover letter before 9 March 2025 to , with ‘Internship Archive’ in the subject line. Interviews will be held in the week of 24 March 2025.
Kunstinstituut Melly adheres to the Governance Code Cultuur, the Fair Practice Code, the Code Cultural Diversity and Inclusion, and the Directive on Internship Compensation for Museums.
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